How do a royal porcelain manufacturer and fast food fit together? They’re actually a good match! This “Currywurst” plate proves it. “Currywurst” is a popular sausage snack with curry ketchup. It was invented in Berlin after the Second World War. Today it’s an inherent part of German fast food culture. Typically, the sausage is served on an oval paper plate. But this is Berlins’ luxury version: the plate is made of royal porcelain, produced by the KPM, the "Königliche Porzellanmanufaktur Berlin". The KPM was founded in the 18th century. It is the only manufactory in Berlin from that time that is still producing today. Maybe because it constantly adapts to meet changing demands. Like with this modern plate and cup. They are designed in the Kurland-style which was originally created around 1790. But the porcelain that was named after the Duke of Kurland is still popular today. It incorporates shapes from classic antique models. Thus KPM combines the art of porcelain making with modern food culture.
Due to the current circumstances we invite you to take a digital tour through the permanent exhibition BerlinZEIT. The Stadtmuseum Berlin presents at Märkisches Museum a host of artefacts related to the culture and history of the city. A strong level of civic engagement had already led to the foundation of the Museum in 1874. From 1899 to 1908 architect Ludwig Hoffmann designed this first city museum in the world.